The arrows below represent the basic differences between the nucleotides. Essentially, the double bonds at "A" and "B" are either in or out, and the pentagonal shape (a ribose) is either attached to the hexagonal shape (a "ring") or a side chain, depending on the position of "B".

This positioning would presumably change the flow of electrons, perhaps into four unique orders: Clockwise around the ring; counterclockwise around the ring; in a figure-8 around the ring and the side-chain, and; in a reverse figure-8.

Such electron play brings to mind the behavior transistors - key elements of computer logic circuits. A single electron can be used to cause a chemical event, which the Nanosemaphore theory suggests is responsible for the behavior of the DNA.

Of course, an electron supply is needed - a power supply - for any "action" to occur. After all, a program without an action would simply lay around gathering dust - not very life-like at all. So let's look at the power supply...

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